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Elmuez Dawi

  • Elmuez Dawi

  • Associate Professor
  • Ext: 6059

Dr. Elmuez Dawi is an Associate Professor of Physics with a specialization in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. He holds a Master's degree in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology from Linköping Institute of Technology, Linköping University, Sweden (2004), and a PhD in Physics from the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials, Utrecht University, Netherlands (2009). During his doctoral research, Dr. Dawi focused on the design and development of nanomaterials for applications in renewable energy, optical harvesting, biological sensors, and optical switches. His expertise lies in the assembly of nanoscale particles, modification of their optical properties, solar energy enhancement, and the application of ion-beam implantation techniques. Dr. Dawi has authored and co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious scientific journals. He is actively involved in international research collaborations with renowned scientists from the Netherlands, Sweden, France, China, India, and Pakistan. He has also contributed to the publication of specialized books, including Ion-Nanoscale Matter Interaction, Organic Radicals: Formation, Classification, and Environmental Applications (Elsevier Publishing), and Microplastics Controlling Approaches: Removal Reaction Pathways, Kinetics, and Toxicity Evaluation of the Products (ACS Publications). Additionally, Dr. Dawi has participated in numerous international conferences across various research disciplines.

Education
  • PhD in Physics, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 2009
  • MSc in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology, Linkoping University in Sweden, 2004
Experience
  • Associate Professor, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, U.A.E, July 2020 – Present.
  • Assistant Professor of Physics, Ajman University, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman, UAE, August 2016 – June 2020.
  • Senior R&D Scientist, Physics Department, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, September 2011 – August 2016.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Semiconductor Nanophotonics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 2009 – 2011.
  • PhD fellow-Utrecht University, the Netherlands, June 2005 - September 2009.
Teaching Area
  • Undergraduate Courses: General Physics (PHY111), Physics for Dentistry (PHY181), Medical Physics (MPY013), Engineering Physics I & II (PHY121, PHY122), Science of Energy and Global Energy (ENV113).
Research
  • Nanocomposites as New Active Materials for High-Performance Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage Applications.
  • Nano-composites for Biomass Waste Conversion
  • Highly Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysts for Decolorization of Organic Contaminants.
  • Optical and Electrical Properties of Nanomaterials for Enhanced Degradation of Water-Soluble Pollutants.
  • Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Plant Extracts as Reducing and Capping Agents.
  • Water Splitting and Its Applications.
  • Shaping of Au Nanoparticles Embedded in Various Layered Structures by Swift Heavy Ion Beam Irradiation.
  • Rational Description of the Ion-Beam Shaping Mechanism.
  • Ion Beam Shaping of Au Nanoparticles in Silica: Particle Size and Concentration Dependence.
  • Optical Microscopy of Au Nanoparticle Arrays Fabricated by Nanosphere Lithography (NSL) under Swift Heavy Ion Beam Irradiation.
  • Ion Beam Shaping of Au Nanoparticles Prepared by the Micellar Technique.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles: Optical, Catalytic, and Electrical Applications. E.A. Dawi, T. van Wijngaarden, and Arjen Vredenburg, IBMM 2004. Invited Talk: Ion Beam Modification of Matter (Paris, 2004).
  • Modification of Embedded Metal Nanoparticles: Size and Concentration Dependence. T. Siahaan, E.A. Dawi, A. Vredenburg, and Alfon van Blaaderen, ICNSS 2004. International Conference on Nanoscale Sciences (Germany, 2004). Presentation.
  • How Ion Beam Irradiation Drives Anisotropic Deformation of Nanometals. Eddie van Hattum, E.A. Dawi, and Monica Brinza, SSAN 2005. Invited Talk: Symposium on Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles, Spain, 2005.
  • Nanomaterials for Optical Switching, Waveguides, and Light Harvesting Applications. E.A. Dawi, F.H.P.M. Habraken, and H. Rudolf, AINRAA 2005. Invited Talk: Advancements in Radiation and Applications, Vienna, 2005.
  • Optical Sensors Using Nanoplasmonic Particles. E.A. Dawi, M. Georgescu, and R. Kriujzer, FOM 2006. Talk: Fundamentals of Matter Meeting, Eindhoven, 2006.
  • Do Large Nanometals Deform Under MeV Ag SHI Irradiation? G. Rizza, E.A. Dawi, A. Vredenburg, F.H.P.M. Habraken, and A. van Blaaderen, ICASS 2007. Invited Talk: International Conference on Applied Sciences, Italy, 2007.
  • Fabrication of Ordered Arrays of Nanoparticles by Nanosphere Lithography. E.A. Dawi, E. van Hattum, T. van Wijngaarden, and A. Blink, IBMM 2008. Invited Talk: Ion Beam Modification of Matter, Berlin, 2008.
  • Nanoconcentrator Solar Cells: Principles of Light Harvesting and Device Configuration. E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan, and S. Mokhlispour. ANSS 2009. Invited talk. Advances in Nanoscale Sciences, Barcelona, 2009.
  • Optical Simulation of Light Harvesting in Nanoconcentrators. M. Georgescu, E.A. Dawi, M. Mink, P. Zijlmans, and E. van Faasen. IMMS 2009. Talk. International Meeting on Materials Science Amsterdam 2009.
  • Biological Sensors and Their Applications. E.A. Dawi, T. Alberto, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken. NIMB Meeting 2010. Invited talk. Nuclear Instrumentation and Methods Meeting Lisbon 2010.
  • Optical Modules Applications: Flexibility and Integration. E.A. Dawi, A. Ackermann, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken. ICBNB 2011, International Conference on Biogenic Nanomaterials and Biosynthesis, Tokyo 2011. Invited talk.
  • Flexible Solar Cells for Future Clean Energy. E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan, and S. Mokhlispour. ICMN 2012. Invited talk. Magnetic Nanoalloys Conference, Singapore 2012.
  • Nanomaterials for Advanced Optical Applications. ACS 2013. Invited talk. E.A. Dawi, J. Haverkort, T. Siahaan, and S. Mokhlispour. ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, London 2013.
  • Chemical and Biosensors: Overview and Applications. Talk. ICC 2014. E.A. Dawi, T. van Wijngaarden, and Arjen Vredenburg. International Colloids Conference, Paris 2014.
  • Challenges in Renewable Energy: Nanomaterials as Emerging Solutions. ICNSME 2015. Talk. E.A. Dawi, A. Ackermann, P. Fillipe, A. Bink, and F. Habraken. International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, Leeds 2015.
  • Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Presentation. FOM 2016. E.A. Dawi, A. Vredenburg, F.H.P.M. Habraken, and A. AbdelKader. Fundamentals of Matter Meeting, Eindhoven 2016.
  • Au Nanoparticles for Biological Sensing, Invited talk. ICNMP 2018. International Conference on Nanomaterials Processing, France 2018.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • IOP Publishing Membership
  • Member of the Nuclear Instrumentation and Methods Society
  • IBM Membership
  • Nanoconcentrator solar panel, SenterNovem reseach grant: 2009, Eindhoven the Netherlands
  • Plasmonic Waveguides Using Embedded Metallic Nanoparticles: NWO Research Grant 2012, Arnhem, the Netherlands
  • Realization of Biological Sensors: Features and Approach, FOM Research Grant 2014, Utrecht, the Netherlands
  • SRO Research Grant, EU Framework, 2018